Welcome to the Traverse City Police Department

Excellence in public service and safety through community policing.

Chief Matthew G. Richmond

Welcome to the Traverse City Police Department. It is an honor to be the Chief of Police in a dynamic community and a privilege to be the leader of a dedicated and professional group of police officers.

Check out the Chief's page and his message to the citizens of Traverse City. Have concerns that you believe the Chief himself should know about, contact him directly! An open channel of communication with the citizens of Traverse City is vital to having the Police Department our city deserves.

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